waste
Government ministries press for Lefkimmi landfill facility to be used
CORFU. Government ministries, led by the Ministry for the Environment, are pressing for the immediate implementation of the Regional Waste Management Plan (PESDA).
Temploni residents feel vindicated but are also concerned
CORFU. The meeting of Temploni Cultural Society members outside the closed gates of the landfill facility ended at about 22:00 on Saturday night.
The Mayor has been holding meetings at his office all day.
CORFU. The Mayor has been holding meetings at his office with close colleagues since this morning.
Regional Governor: Which principle of law allows local authority responsibilities to be nullified?
CORFU. Ionian Islands Regional Governor, Theodoros Galiatsatos, says that the court verdict against the Mayor and Deputy Mayor has posed questions that need to be answered.
Mayor and Deputy Mayor found guilty of attempting to dump refuse in the overfull Temploni facility
CORFU. The court found the Mayor and Deputy Mayor found guilty of attempting to dump refuse in the overfull Temploni facility late on Friday night.
The Active Citizens meet with the contract workers at Marasleion (Town Hall)
CORFU. Meanwhile, the trial of Messrs Nikolouzos and Aspiotis for violation of environmental regulations at Temploni landfill is continuing at this time (11:20) with the examination of the defence witnesses.
Temploni landfill court case continuing on Friday
CORFU. Proceedings ended for the day at 12:30 on Thursday and will continue at 09:30 on Friday.
Request for a further postponement in the Temploni landfill court case rejected
CORFU. Corfu Municipality requested a further postponement because one of its lawyers is out of the country.
President of Parliament regarding the waste problem: We are listening to people΄s protests
CORFU. What President (Speaker) of Parliament Nikos Voutsis said regarding the protest about the waste problem.
Demonstrators shout at Justice Minister about the rubbish – ‘Corfu is dying. Give us a solution!’
CORFU. The Minister of Justice, Stavros Kontonis, was confronted by a large group of protestors this morning.
Temploni residents press charges again
CORFU. There is doubt as to whether the Government or the Prosecutor have intervened to allow dumping of refuse at the oversaturated facility.
Refuse collection to resume by order of the government
CORFU. Due to the critical situation and threat to public health.
Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Cleansing arrested at Temploni landfill
CORFU. Attempts were made this morning to dump refuse at the Temploni facility.
Lefkimmi Cultural Society: Recycle now - to save the island!
CORFU. Society holding a meeting in Lefkimmi on Sunday evening.
Municipality will put all refuse into containers temporarily
CORFU. Containers will be rented for all districts so that the island doesn΄t become one big rubbish dump.
Municipal Cleansing Services Announcement: No more refuse collection - don΄t put your rubbish in the bins!
CORFU. Refuse and waste should be kept at our homes and businesses - guidelines for dealing with the accumulation of rubbish.
Residents block access to Temploni landfill and press charges
CORFU. Members of Temploni Cultural Society will be pressing charges - most likely today (Friday) - against the Solid Waste Management Union (SYDISA) all other persons responsible for the operation of the landfill facility.
Environmental Department report confirms the wretched condition of Temploni landfill
CORFU. The report has been published following the inspection of Temploni landfill by the Regional Environmental Department.
